189. Ministry Leadership in a Pluralistic World, with Jay Kim, author of One Jesus One People

Jay Kim is lead pastor at Westgate Church in the Silicon Valley, and author of a new study on Colossians titled, One Jesus, One People.Syncretism refers to the blending of two belief systems.  In this episode, Jay Kim and Markus Watson discuss syncretism in terms of  its subtle effects on the church today and how to shed those syncretistic tendencies in our faith and ministry.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Jay Kim is lead pastor at Westgate Church in the Silicon Valley, and author of a new study on Colossians titled, One Jesus, One People.The book of Colossians was written to address what many scholars refer to as “the Colossian heresy.”The Colossian heresy involved syncretism, which refers to a blending of beliefs, ideas, theologies.  The Gospel was being mixed with other ideas and that’s what Paul was addressing.Christian nationalism is an example of modern-day syncretism.Jay Kim describes the connection between what Paul says in Colossians and Plato’s allegory of The Cave.Too often we think our programs are the main thing.  But they are only shadows.According to Jay Kim, if we think our programs will change lives, we are pinning all our hopes and dreams on the “shadows” and not the reality.Jay Kim discusses the role of Onesimus in Colossians—and marginalized voices in general—in helping churches grow into who they are called to be.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Jay Kim:Website - jaykimthinks.comBooks and resources mentioned:One Jesus, One People, by Jay KimCanoeing the Mountains, by Tod BolsingerSend me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.